Kenya: KFC boss on lessons learnt, and why the money is not just in Nairobi Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 February 2016 Since it entered the Kenyan market in 2011, KFC has opened 10 stores and plans to add six more later this year.
Pizza Hut tweaking its menu to accommodate local tastes in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 February 2016 Pizza chain set to open shop in a number of countries.
The Cameroonian with a business management tool for the informal sector Published by Kate Douglas on 19 February 2016 Ted Boulou is the founder of Somtou, a management console designed specifically to cater for informal and small businesses in African markets.
Kenyan consumers confusing Japanese products with Chinese goods Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 February 2016 Japan wants to boost exports to Kenya.
King of Royal Bafokeng on making mining communities more resilient in South Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 19 February 2016 Kgosi Leruo Molotlegi questions South Africa’s mining policy and suggests steps that can be taken to reduce unintended consequences of it.
Agriculture as a business: Approaching agriculture as an investment opportunity Published by Akinwumi Adesina on 19 February 2016 ‘Agriculture is a business. And the more we treat it as a business, as a way to create wealth, the more it will promote development and improve people’s lives to boot.’
East Africa: Rural, off-grid consumers can now watch TV Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 February 2016 M-KOPA has unveiled a 16-inch, solar-powered digital flat-screen TV, targeted at low-income consumers residing in off-grid areas.
Carole Mandi: Business lessons from publishing True Love and Drum magazines Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 February 2016 ‘I like to make my jumps when everybody else is holding back.’
M-Pesa to Bitcoin: The mobile payments platform integrating all digital wallets Published by Kate Douglas on 17 February 2016 We talk to Wallettec’s founder about the company’s growth so far and its international expansion plans.
How Africa offers opportunities beyond land, labour and commodities Published by Mark Esposito and Terence Tse on 16 February 2016 Africa is home to several of the world’s fastest-growing economies and the youngest population.
Terryanne Chebet: TV personality wants to make it big in body care products Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 February 2016 Outside the glitz and glamour of television, Chebet is also a successful entrepreneur.
Lean and tech savvy: How miners can change the game and emerge stronger Published by Kate Douglas on 16 February 2016 From wearable technology to going lean, Deloitte suggests innovative strategies miners can pursue to adapt and emerge stronger.
How this businessman built a lucrative dairy company, while keeping a full-time job Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 February 2016 Two decades ago Eric Kimani saw an opportunity in Kenya’s dairy industry.
Visas: Which African countries are most open to visitors from the continent? Published by Justin Probyn on 15 February 2016 Findings from the African Development Bank’s recent report on visa openness between African countries.